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This invention relates to a process for the
production of piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives of the
formula:
~N
wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or diferent and
each is a hydrogen atom or a branched or unbranched C1-C4
alkyl group.
The piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives of formula
I are important intermediates in the production of
pharmaceutical products, such as 4-methyl-2-
piperazinylpyrimidine, which call be used to reduce blood-
sugar levels [European Published Patent Application No.
0330263; West German Patent Published Application No.
3321969].
Processes for tha production of
piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives are described in ~uropean
Published Patent Application No. 0330263. According to
these processes, a chlorinated pyrimidine derivativa i5
reacted with a piperazine derivative to form a
piperazinylpyrimidine derivative. The disadvantages of
these processes are that the syntheses involve several
steps and that the resultant products are obtained in poor
yield.
The main object of this invention is to avoid the
disadvantages of the prior art and to make available a
simple and economical process for the production of
piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives.
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Accordingly, the present invent.ion provides a
process for the production of a piperazinylpyrimidine
derivative of the formula:
1 ~ N ~
2 ~ N ~ ~ (I)
wher~in R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and each is
a hydrogen atom or a branched or unbranched C1-C4 alkyl
group, which process comprises, in a first step, reacting,
in the presence of an acid, piperazine or the hydrate
thereof of tbe formula:
H H - N N - H (II)
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with cyanamide to form an amidine salt of the formula:
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HN N - C~ 2 l X n-- (III)
~ ~ \ NHz
wherein X is a salt anion and n corresponds to the valence
of this salt anion, optionally isolating the amidine salt
of formula III, and then, in a second step, reacting the
amidine salt of formula III with a CH-acidic compound to
form the desired piperazinylpyrimidine derivative (I).
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Preferably, the first step of the process
provided by th2 present invention is performed according
to Japanese Published Patent Appli~ation No. 51-39680,
using from 1 to 1.5 mol of cyanamide. The reactants are
preferably combined in a ratio of 1.1 mol of cyanamide,
relative to 1 mol of piperazine or the hydrate thereof.
Preferably, this first step is performed at a temperature
of from 40 to 60C and in the presence of a mineral acid.
As the mineral acid, for example, sulfuric acid,
hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid can be used.
Consequently, in respect of these examples xn~ in the
amidine salt of formula III would then represent ch~oride,
sulfate or phosphate as the case may be. Concentrated
sulfuric acid is, preferably, used as the mineral acid.
Preferably, the mineral acid and the piperazine or hydrate
thereof are used in equimolar proportions.
After a reaction time of usually from 1 to 2
hours, the amidine salt is then, optionally, isolated using
known mèthods, such as, for example, concentration by
evaporation, or alternatively, the entire reaction mixture
can be used directly for the purposes of the second step of
the process.
The second step of the process involves the
reaction of the amidine salt of formula (III) with a CH-
acidic compound to form the desired end-product. Suitable
CH-acidic compounds for the purposes of this second step
are, for example, dicarbonyl compounds of the formula:
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Rl \ C~ 3 (IV)
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wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and each is
a hydrogen atom or a branched or unbranched C1-C4 alkyl
group, and tetra (C1-C4) alkoxy propanes of the formula:
~o / R6
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O ~ ~ C}I O (V)
1 2
R4 R~
wherein R4, R5, R6 and R7 each represents a branched or
unbranched Cl-C4 alkyl group.
Reaction with a dicarbonyl_comPound of formula IV
Preferred compounds of formula IV are:
2,4-octanedione (Rl = butyl, R2 = H, R3 = methyl),
acetylacetone, (R1 = methyl, R2 = H, R3 = methyl),
3-methoxy-2,4-pentanedione (Rl - R2 = R3 = methyl), and
4-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-buten-2~one (R1 = R2 = methyl, R3 - H).
The dicarbonyl compound 2,4-octanedione can be
prepared by the reaction of acetylacetone with sodium,
li~uid ammonia and propyl bromide [R. Hausen et al., Org.
Synthesis, Vol. 47, (1967), page 92], while the production
of the dicarbonyl compound 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-buten-2-one
can take place by reaction of 2-butanone with methyl
formate and metallic sodium [Tracv et al., J. Org. Chem.,
(1941), page 63]. The commonly used dicarbonyl compounds
can also be obtained commercially.
Preferably, the reaction of the CH-acidic
compound of formula IV (dicarbonyl compound) in the second
step is performed with between 0.5 to 3 mol of the
dicarbonyl compound. Preferably, a ratio of between 0.5 to
2 mol of dicarbonyl compound, relative to 1 mol of amidine
salt is used. The reaction can be performed at a
temperature of from 20 to 100C, preferably at a
temperature of from 65 to 80C. Preferably, the reaction
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with the CH-acidic compound of formula IV is performed in
a polar solvent and in the presence of a base. As the
polar solvent, low-boiling point alcohols, such as
methanol, ethanol or propanol, can be used. Preferably,
methanol is usad as the solvent. As the base, an
alcoholate, such as sodium methanolate, sodium ethanolate,
sodium propanolate, sodium butanolate or potassium-tert-
butanolate, can be used. Preferably, sodium methanolate is
used. Preferably, the base is used in a proportion of
between 1 to 4 mol, relative to 1 mol of the dicarbonyl
compound.
After a reaction time of usually from 2 to 10
hours, the end product can then be isolated according to
known methods, e.g., by extraction or column
chromatography.
Reaction with tetra(C1-C4~alkoxY~ropane of formula V
As a preferred compound of formula V,
tetramethoxyprQpane is used.
~ Preferably, between 0.25 and 2 moles of tetra(C1-
20 C4) alkoxypropane, more preferably, 1 mol of the tetra(C1-
C4) alkoxy propane is used as the CH-acidic compound of
formula V relative to 1 mol of amidine salt. The reaction
can take place at a temperature of from 20 to 100C,
preferably at a temperature of from 60 to 80C.
preferably, the reaction with the tetra(C1-C4)alkoxypropane
is performed in the presence of an aqueous mineral acid.
As the mineral acid, for example, sulfuric acid,
hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid can be used.
Preferably, a 30 to 60 percent mineral acid solution is
used as the aqueous mineral acid. The aqueous mineral acid
can be used in a ratio of 4 to 10 molse, relative to 1 mol
of tetra(Cl-C4)alkoxypropane. Preferably, 30 to 60 percent
sulfuric acid is used in a ratio of 4 to 10 moles of the
acid, relative to 1 mol of tetra(C1-C4)alkoxypropane.
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After a reaction time of usually between 1 and 24
hours, the end product is then isolated according to known
methods, e.g., by extraction and subsequent distillation.
Preferably, the overall process of the present
invention is performed as a one-pot process.
2-(1-Piperazinyl)pyrimidine, 6-(1-butyl)-4-
methyl-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrimidine, 4,6-dimethyl-2~
piperazinyl)pyrimidine, 4,5-dimethyl-2-(1-piperazinyl)-
pyrimidine and 4,5,6-trimethyl-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrimidine
are the preferred end products.
The piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives can be
reacted for example, with methyl iodide or isopropyl
bromide to form the corresponding alkylated
piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives (European Patent
Application No. 115,714). As noted above, these are
important intermediates in the preparation of
pharmaceutical products, such as 4-methyl-2-piperazinyl-
pyrimidine which is used for reducing blood-sugar levels.
" The following Examples illustrate the invention,0 Examples 1, 2 and 9 being for reference purposes.
Example 1 (Reference ExamPle~
Production of 2,4-octanedione
Metallic sodium (0.3 g, 13 mmol) was added to a
liquid ammonia solution (400 ml). After the mixture was
dyed blue, iron nitrate hydrate (0.13 g, 0.3 mmol) was
added and then metallic sodium (12.6 g, 0.55 mol) was added
once again. After the completion of NaNH2 formation, a
solution of acetylacetone (30 g, 299 mmol) in ethyl ether
~20 ml) was added within 10 minutes at -78C. After 20
minutes, propyl bromide (28.2 g, 2~9.6 mmol) was added by
instillation within 25 minutes. After further stirring for
50 minutes, ethyl ether (100 ml) was added and the ammonia
was evaporated. After about lZ hours, the mixture was
extracted with ethyl ether 3 times (50 ml each) and the
combined organic phases were washed twice with an NaCl
solution (50 ml each) and dried on Na2S04. After removal of
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the solvent, 33 g of 2,4-octanedione was obtained. ~fter
vacuum di~tillation (13.5 mbars, 78C), 22.59 g of 2,4-
octanedione, corresponding to a yield of 52.9 percent, was
obtained as a colorless oil.
Example 2 (Reference ExamPle)
Production of 4-hYdroxY-3-methYl-3-buten-2-one
Metallic sodium (15.87 g, 0.69 mol) was added
during a period of 4 hours to a solution of 2-butanone (50
g, 0.69 mol) and methyl ~ormate (41.9 g, 0.69 mol~ in
diethyl ether at 0C. The resultant yellow mixture was
stirred for 14 hours at 20C. The sodium salt thus formed
was filtered and washed with pre-dried diethyl ether. Then,
the sodium salt was dissolved in cold H20 and the dark red
liquid was acidified with 25 percent sulfuric acid (150 ml)
up to a pH of about 3.7. Then, it was extracted 5 times
with ethyl ether (100 ml), the combined organic phases were
washed once with HzO (50 ml) and once with NaCl solution (50
ml) and then dried on Na2S04. After removal of the solvent
in a vacuum, 39.59 g of 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-buten-2-one,0 corresponding to a yield of 57 percent, was obtained.
Example 3
Production of 2-(1-Piperazinyll-amidino sulfate
95.6 percent sulfuric acid (74.5 g, 0.72 mol) was
added to piperazine hexahydrate (552 g, 2.78 mol) within 10
minutes. This mixture was heated to 50C and then a 25
percent aqueous solution of cyanamide (484 g, 2.88 mol) was
slowly instilled within 2 hours. After further stirring
for 2 hours at 50C, 95.6 percent sulfuric acid (0.47 mol)
was added within 10 minutes and all of this was heated to
63C. Then, the mixture was evaporated until dry.
Subsequently absolute methanol (800 ml) was added to this
sticky mass (601 g) and cooled for 1 hour. Then, the
solution was filtered, washed twice with cold absolute
methanol ~100 ml) and dried in a vacuum. Thus, 328 g of
2-(1-piperazinyl)-amidino sulfate, corresponding to a yield
of 77.3 percent, was obtained. The mother liquor was
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cooled for 2 days, then filtered, washed twice with
absolute methanol (50 ml) and dried under a vacuum. Thus,
43.3 g of 2-(1-piperazinyl)-amidino sulfate, corresponding
to a yield of 10.2 percent, was obtained. After combining
these two fractions, the total yield was 87.6 percent,
relative to the initial product.
Example 4
Process for the Production of 2~ piPerazinyl~pvrimidine
50 percent sulfuric acid (21.5 g, 109 r 5 mmol) was
added to 2-(1-piperazinyl)-amidino sulfate (5.2 g, 14.6
mmol) and the mixture was heated to 70C. Then,
tetramethoxypropane (2.47 ml, 14.6 mmol) was slowly added
within 2 hours. After S hours at 70C, the mixture was
cooled overnight to 20C. then, H2O (20 ml) and CH2Cl2 (40
ml) were added at 0C, and the pH of the solution was
adjusted to pH 14 with 20 percenk NaOH (50 ml). Th~
mixture was extracted 5 times with CH2Cl2 (50 ml) and the
combinad organic phases were dried on Na2SO4. The solvent
was evaporated in a vacuum, and 2.08 g of the crude
product, corresponding to a yield of 86.6 percent, was
obtained. After distillation at between 150 to 175DC (0.5
mbar), 1.37 g of product, corresponding to a yield of 57
percent, relative to the amidino sulfate used, was
obtained.
Example 5
Production of 6-tl-butyl)-4-methyl-2-(l-piperazinyl2
pyrimidine
Sodium methanolate (12.1 ml, 63.4 mmol) was added
to a solution of 2-(1-piperazinyl)amidino sulfate (10.5 g,
29.6 mmol) in absolute methanol (20 ml). The mixture was
refluxed for 10 minutes at 80C. Then, 2,4-octanedione
(3.0 g, 21.1 mmol) was added within 1.5 hours. After
completion of the reaction, the mixture was stirred for 12
hours at 80DC, cooled and then extracted 5 times with CHCl3
(20 ml). Then, the combined organic phases were washed
once with H20 (20 ml) and dried on Na2SO4. After removal of
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the solvent in a vacuum, a residue of 2.5 g was obtained,
and after distillation (0 to 180CJ 0.5 mbar), 2.1 g of
product, corresponding to a yield of 42 percent, relative
to the amidino sulfate used, was obtained as a colorless
oilO
Exam~le 6
Production of 4,6-~imethYl-2 (1-piperazinvl)P~rimidine
Sodium methanolate (10.6 g, 58.8 mmol) was added
to a solution of 2-(1-piperazinyl~amidino sulfate (lo g,
28.2 mol) in absolute methanol (20 ml). The mixture was
refluxed for 10 minutes at 80C. Then, acetylacetone (2 35
g, 23.5 mmol) was added within 70 minutes. After
completion of the reaction, the mixture was stirred for 15
hours at 80C, cooled and then extracted 4 times with CHCl~
(25 ml). Then, the combined organic phases were washed
once with H20 (20 ml) and dried on Na~S04. After removal of
the solvent in a vacuum, the residue (3.1 g) was distilled
(110 to 205C, 0.49 mbar) and 2.22 g of product,
aorresponding to a yield of 49 percent, relative to the
amidino sul~ate used, was obtained as a colorless oil.
Example 7
Production_of 4~5-dimethyl-2-(1-Piperazin~l~Pyrimidine
Sodium methanolate (11.1, 60 mmol) was added to
a solution of 2-(l~piperazinyl)amidino sulfate (7 ~, 20
mmol) in absolute methanol (15 ml). The mixture was
refluxed for lo minutes at 80C. Then, 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-
3-buten-2-one (2 g, 20 mmol) was added over a period of 1.5
hours. After completion of the reaction, the mixture was
stixred for another 6 hours at 80C, cooled and then
extracted 5 times with CH~13 (20 ml). The combined organic
phases were washed twice with water (50 ml) and dried on
Na2SQ4. After removal of the solvent in a vacuum, 1.39 g of
a residue was obtained. The latter was purified by column
chromatography [filled with silica gel, (Fluka, 230-440
mesh) and methanol/dichloromethane in a 5:1 ratio as mobile
solvent]. Then, 0.5 g of 4,5-dimethyl-3-(1-
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piperazinyl)pyrimidine, corresponding to a yield of 13
percent, relative to the amidino sulfate used, was obtained
as a colorless oil.
ExamPle 8
Production of 4.5,6-trlmethv1-2~ iperazinylL~Yrimidine
Sodium methanolate (14.~ g, 78.9 mmol) was added
to a solution of 2~ piperazinyl)amidino sulfate (11.2 g,
31.6 mmol) in absolute methanol (20 ml). The mixture was
xefluxed for 20 minutes at 80C and then 3-methyl-2,4-
pentanedione (3 g, 26.3 mmol) was added ove~ a period of2.5 hours. After completion of the reaction, the mixture
was stirred for another 3 hours at 80C, cooled and then
extracted 5 times with CHCl3 (20 ml). The combined organic
phases were washed once with H2O (20 ml~ and dried on Na2S04.
After removal of the solvent in a vacuum, a light brown
residue (2.2 g) was obtained, which was ~urified by column
chromatography ~silica gel, (Fluka 220-440 mesh) and
methanol/dichloromethane in a 5: 1 ratio as a mobile
solvent]~. 1.99 g f 4, 5! 6-trimethyl-2-(1-
piperazinyl)pyrimidine, corresponding to a yield of 35percent, relative to the amidino sulfate used, was obtained
as a colorless oil.
Exam~le g (Reference ExamPle2
Production of 4-methYl--2-rl-(4-methylPiperazinYl)l-
pyrimidine
Sodium hydride (0~4 g, 13.5 mmol) was added to asolution of 4-methyl-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrimidine (2.0 g,
11.2 mmol) in dried dimethylformamide (15 ml) in an argon
atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for another 55 minutes
at 20C and then methyl iodide (1.75 g, 12.4 mmol) was
added by instillation within 10 minutes. The mixture was
stirred for another 1.5 hours, then H20 (5 ml) was carefully
added. After 20 minutes, the mixture was extracted three
times with CH2Cl2 (15 ml), the combined organic phases were
washed once with H2O (20 ml), and then dried on sodium
sulfate. After removal of the sol~ent in a vacuum, 2.1 g
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of yellow oil was obtained, which was purified by column
chromatography tsilica gel, mobile solvent:
methanol/dichloromethane in a 1 1 ratio). 1.53 g of 4-
methyl-2-[1 (4-methylpiperazinyl)]pyrimidine,corresponding
to a yield of 71.2 percent, relative to the 4-methyl-2-(1-
piperazinyl)pyrimidine used, was obtained as a yellow oil.
